6011-06 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their own lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, help individuals participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), program-specific, and person-specific training. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. DSPs are responsible for maintaining certifications and performing job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- A proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Nice To Haves
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them be active in their own lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $500 for part-time employees.
- Paid training, including new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Tuition remission.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
